Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) emphasizes utilizing compassion to understand yourself and the people around you. It’s a good option for people dealing with shame or self-criticism that causes emotional distress.
Developing compassion for yourself and others requires practice. Practicing self-compassion exercises can help you manage shame and guilt, which can help you develop compassion for the people around you.
I enjoy working with all stressors, disorders and issues no matter how big or small. I don't have an ideal client because I really enjoy working with people of all walks of life. I want to help you establish goals and together we will achieve them. I specialize in children, adolescents and early childhood. I work with telehealth (video sessions). I have been working in the social service field...
Accepting new clients and providing tele-therapy at this time. Specializing in addiction and SUD, SUD evals, anxiety, panic, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, & depression. Cultivating the space for self discovery, unlocking your full potential, while uncovering conditions that are impeding your well-being, balance, from a solution focus. Practice is on a 20 acre Healing Sanctuary. Where we utilize nature,...
Counseling is online, so its flexible, easy access, safe and in the privacy of your own home. We can do a phone or free video chat consultation and answer all your questions. As a therapist, I am compassionate and believe in being genuine and mindful with clients. Supporting and working with clients that struggle from situational issues needing help with developing healthier coping skills to lo...
Are you having difficultly putting all the current chaos in the world into perspective? Is everyone around you giving you information and you just don’t know what to believe? Do you find yourself questioning your own judgment? You want to keep you and your family safe, but worrying about it is causing difficulty sleeping and focusing. You want to be able to see things clearly to make informed...
It is not uncommon to find ourselves at some point in our lives feeling “stuck” often leaving us scared, paralyzed, sad, confused, angry, and/or fed up. It is my honor and privilege to walk alongside a wide range of clients and hear their stories. It is my belief clients are the experts in their own lives and I aid in the uncovering process of their inherent goodness and strengths. Through an o...
I work with individuals (ages 14 & up) looking for relief, a change, direction, & for things to not feel so hard anymore. I am licensed to see patients state-wide in CA & PA & have an online teletherapy practice. My treatment style focuses on working to help patients gain a better understanding of what is going on then teach strategies to reframe thoughts, reverse negative thinking, & build...
Alyssa Tortorella, LMHC understands that initiating therapy can be intimidating and therefore takes care to ensure a therapeutic setting that emanates non-judgment and compassion. Sessions with Alyssa are interactive, with client and therapist working as a team to clarify treatment goals, establish a course of action, and move toward self-actualization. Alyssa welcomes open, direct, and ongoing...
If you are searching for gentle and non judgmental help from a well-informed, caring, naturalistic counselor, you have come to the right place. I provide a client-centered, holistic approach to counseling. Current research suggests that our mind is not the only contributor to our mental health, so I prefer to approach mental health through a mind-body-spirit approach with a focus on the nervous...
Are you working towards a goal but need some support? Have you felt sad, lonely, isolated, or stressed and haven't known where to turn? Do you feel like you are struggling to stay afloat with everything that you have going on? Is your relationship going through hard times? If you have ever felt that you were not enough, did not fit in, or just that you do not have the life that everyone else...
Life is full of stressors, transitions, and periods of grief that can be hard to navigate on our own. I aim to provide a genuine and supportive environment where you can feel safe to express your feelings and navigate them at your own pace. I believe that our past shapes us and there is value in exploring our childhood and past patterns, but there is also value in focusing on how our thinking n...
Life can be challenging. It can feel even more complicated when we're not feeling well and we can't seem to break free from whatever struggle is pushing us down. Let's think of therapy as a way of safely unfolding whatever distress you may be in so that we can discover the tools you need to put your life back together. In that process, I will offer you a variety of pathways, tools and...
Are you dealing with relationship concerns, unhappy in your career, struggling with addiction, or simply dissatisfied with the amount of progress you are making toward the life you want? I have a broad base of experience with individuals who are looking for direction and/or change in their lives. My approach is eclectic and personalized but does require commitment and motivation on your part. I...
I specialize in helping women discover their own personal truth and support them in aligning their decisions in life with that truth. If you've been struggling with your primary relationships, feeling disappointed, angry, or feeling stuck in life, then I want to help. If anxiety and depression are part of your daily experience, then there is a good chance you've been living your life out of...
Are you looking for a safe environment to increase self-awareness and personal empowerment? My goal as a clinician is to create space for you to explore your circumstances and find your strengths to build on. I am dedicated to building a collaborative counseling relationship that foster self-understanding and growth, and to guiding you through new skills that will promote balance. My counseling...
There are times in life when you may need someone to talk to. Do you long for a greater sense of balance in your life? Therapy can help you with making difficult decisions, changing problematic behaviors and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. I am Donna J Cardinal. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I provide individual, couples and family counseling. I am accepting new clients. ...
